CVE-2012-5863CWE-78

Sinapsi eSolar OS Command Injection

Critical · published November 23, 2012

CVSS v2.0
10.0
EPSS
25%
Percentile
97.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A gaping hole in Sinapsi devices lets attackers execute commands without breaking a sweat! Imagine a restaurant where anyone could walk straight into the kitchen and cook whatever they wanted, without needing a key or permission — that's how these devices operate without checking commands properly. 🍽️ An attacker could waltz in and unleash arbitrary commands onto the system, potentially compromising sensitive data or even crippling the entire operation. This could lead to devastating consequences, including system outages or unauthorized access to critical information. 🔥

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone could walk straight into the kitchen and cook whatever they wanted, without needing a key or permission — that's how these devices operate without checking commands properly. 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from a lack of command validation in Sinapsi devices, allowing attackers with administrative access to execute dangerous commands directly on the operating system without authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could waltz in and unleash arbitrary commands onto the system, potentially compromising sensitive data or even crippling the entire operation. This could lead to devastating consequences, including system outages or unauthorized access to critical information. 🔥 Immediately apply the latest firmware update for your Sinapsi devices to patch this vulnerability. Review and tighten access controls to the admin interface to ensure only authorized users can access it. Regularly audit device configurations for any potential security weaknesses. 🛡️ You've got this! With a few key updates and some vigilance, you can fortify your systems against this vulnerability! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v2.0
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.24823 · 97.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2012-11-23T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 NOV 11:00Z
    Sinapsi eSolar OS Command Injection
    cvelistv5